Bai Xiaozhou

Chapter 280 Retreat to Advance

A crowd of onlookers had gathered outside the bar, and a professional rescue team had even been dispatched by someone who called 120. The doctor, upon alighting from the vehicle, was immediately grabbed by the hastily arrived Xiao Feng and brought directly to Tang Tang. Seeing the patient, the doctor ceased arguing with Xiao Feng.

As the bar was small and not many people were inside, and the discovery was made in time, neither girl sustained severe injuries. However, due to their intoxication, they had not been fully conscious when the accident occurred.

This resulted in both of them having more abrasions and cuts from glass shards after the stampede. Shi Xinxin's injuries were more serious than the other girl's.

The bar table was a round one supported by a single leg. Shi Xinxin had been leaning against this table leg, chatting with Tang Tang, and both were in a state of tipsiness when the accident happened, leaving them no time to react.

The table then fell directly onto Shi Xinxin, and subsequently, she was trampled by many people, leading to a preliminary diagnosis of a mild concussion. She needed to be taken to the hospital for further examination.

Xiao Feng thanked the doctor and stated that these two girls were his friends, and he would be responsible for taking them home to be treated by his family doctor, opting not to go to the hospital.

Shi Xinxin was only suspected of having a mild concussion at this point. The lack of a more definitive diagnosis was due to her inebriated state, making it impossible for the doctor to conduct any examinations on-site. A mild concussion is not difficult to treat; rest at home would suffice.

More importantly, the doctor had been unceremoniously pulled over by this man as soon as he stepped out of the car. While he was polite now, his intuition told the doctor that this was not someone to be trifled with. It was best to let him have his way.

The doctor took another look at Xiao Feng and agreed. After the doctor left, Xiao Feng turned back to look at the two women asleep, leaning against each other, and couldn't help but feel amused and exasperated.

Although one of them was already his fiancée, they had not officially met before. He never imagined their first meeting would be under such circumstances.

Shi Xinxin, beside them, was currently a stranger to both of them. Taking her home directly might not be ideal for her. It wasn't enough for him to think this way; he also needed to consider his good friend's opinion.

Xiao Feng turned his attention back to Xu Jiayi. Xu Jiayi had looked very anxious while the doctor was examining them. Now that he heard the doctor say they were fine, he visibly relaxed, looking at Shi Xinxin lying beside him with a gentle gaze.

Was she really that captivating? The person Sheng Chenjin was infatuated with not only made him lose his senses but also charmed Xu Jiayi, who had just met her for the first time.

It could be said that Xu Jiayi had seen a lot of people in the entertainment industry. Those without any looks at all wouldn't even catch his eye. Even those who were somewhat attractive, Xu Jiayi never got involved with.

The entertainment industry itself was already chaotic, coupled with his exceptionally unique identity. Xiao Feng couldn't help but admire Xu Jiayi for remaining chaste for so many years in the industry.

But seeing him like this today, it seemed he was ready to offer himself in marriage. Xiao Feng smiled and walked behind Xu Jiayi, gently patting his shoulder. "What's wrong? Do you also have a fiancée, as per the legend?"

Xu Jiayi didn't find it funny at all and glared fiercely at Xiao Feng. "Is it great that you have a fiancée? Sooner or later, I will have one too."

Although he didn't elaborate on who it would be, he clearly directed his gaze towards Shi Xinxin as he spoke. Xiao Feng said no more, understanding the implication.

After observing them for so long, Tang Tang, despite her aura as a wealthy young lady, was not at all pampered. It was likely that Shi Xinxin beside her also possessed some exceptional quality, just like her.

Although Xiao Feng couldn't quite define this quality, it was clearly enough to attract Xu Jiayi. It seemed he was planning to end his monastic journey and enter the mortal world.

Xiao Feng felt happy for his friend, but then he remembered that Sheng Chenjin was not someone to be trifled with. Even though the identity of this woman was unclear at the moment, they both knew she was someone close to Sheng Chenjin.

Both their families had been in the business world for many years and understood Sheng Chenjin's status. If this was not handled carefully, it could easily lead to unnecessary trouble.

Just as Xiao Feng was contemplating how to tactfully suggest to his brother that this woman must be returned to Sheng Chenjin's care, Xu Jiayi proactively asked, "Since you know this is your fiancée, what now? Are you sending her back? Or calling her family to come get her?"

Xiao Feng said proudly, "It's a rare opportunity like this; of course, I have to play the hero and rescue the damsel. I'll send her back. As for you..."

"It's fine, I can go back by myself." Xu Jiayi didn't think of it any other way. Although he was very interested in Shi Xinxin, he knew it wasn't the right time to make a move. Blind affection would only bring trouble to the person he liked.

Originally, Xiao Feng had intended to ask Xu Jiayi. Looking at his expression tonight, Xiao Feng had worried that he might insist on sending Shi Xinxin back. However, it seemed his concerns were unfounded.

Looking at Shi Xinxin, who was unconscious on the ground, Xu Jiayi turned to Xiao Feng and asked, "Do you have Sheng Chenjin's number?" Xiao Feng was taken aback for a moment, then nodded.

"Then call him to come over. Leaving her here alone is too unsafe, and there'll be no one to look after her if she's sent to the hospital. It's best to have Sheng Chenjin come pick her up."

Xiao Feng nodded, picked up his phone, and went to the side to call his assistant.

Because Sheng Chenjin was so anxious, his subordinates were terrified. They were only told to search the bar, not a specific area, so after arriving in the city, they all rushed to the most prosperous areas.

They overlooked the bar street, which was closest to the station. Sheng Chenjin, after arriving in the city, was also searching aimlessly like a headless fly due to his chaotic state of mind.

As he approached this bar street, he suddenly saw many ambulances, and traffic police blocked his car. The bar street was too narrow for his car to proceed further.

He had been worried about Shi Xinxin's safety all along, and now, with so many ambulances appearing on the bar street, Sheng Chenjin's heart felt like it was being torn apart by countless hands.

He had been calling Shi Xinxin's phone all the way, but it kept going unanswered. Unconsciously, beads of sweat had appeared on his forehead.

For perhaps the nth time he was about to call Shi Xinxin, Sheng Chenjin's phone rang first. He picked it up and saw it was his assistant's call. He answered angrily, annoyed at these incompetent individuals for taking so long to find someone.